The Comics Alternative

The Comics Alternative is weekly podcast focusing on the world of alternative, independent, and primarily non-superhero comics. (There's nothing wrong with superhero comics. We just want to do something different.) New podcast episodes become available every Wednesday and include reviews of graphic novels and current ongoing series, discussions of upcoming comics, examinations of collected editions, in-depth analyses of a variety of comics texts, and spotlights on various creators and publishers. The Comics Alternative also produces "special feature" programs, such as shows specifically dedicated to creator interviews, webcomics, on-location events, and special non-weekly themes and topics.

For this week's Kickstarter spotlight, Derek focuses
on Swan Song: The Musical
Anthology, a campaign underway from Cloudscape Comics. Discussing this project with him
are Jeffrey Ellis and Oliver McTavish-Wisden, the assistant
director/founder and the executive director, respectively, of the
small Vancouver publisher...

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the folks at The Comics
Alternative all gather around the virtual table to share what
they are thankful for in terms of comics and comics culture.
Pulling up a seat this year are Gwen, Paul, Sean, Gene, Edward, and
Derek. Among the many things that they're thankful for are

About the Podcast

Two guys with PhDs talking about comics! The Comics Alternative is a multi-programmed podcast focusing on the world of alternative, independent, and primarily non-superhero comics. (There's nothing wrong with superhero comics. We just want to do something different.) New review episodes become available every Wednesday and include discussions of graphic novels and current ongoing series, overviews of upcoming comics, examinations of collected editions, insightful analyses of a variety of critical texts, and spotlights on various creators and publishers. The Comics Alternative also produces a many in-depth interviews with creators. In addition, you'll find a variety of themed monthly programs, such as shows specifically dedicated to webcomics, manga, comics for younger readers, European albums, and on-location events.